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The gaming world is a massive market with a userbase that sits on a wide spectrum, from casual gamers who primarily play for leisure to the hardcore athletes who showcase their skills in organized tournaments. Leading esports authority Mineski Global has seen the popular rise of casual games as of late and recently partnered with Silicon Valley- and Hong Kong-based digital community LYKA to host the Philippines’ first-ever competitive tournament for casual gamers.

Mineski Philippines has officially opened its Youth Esports Program (YEP) regional qualifiers for the third leg of the National Interschool Cyber League (NICL) featuring Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

While 2020 put a damper on most industries, it did not stop the upward trajectory of esports across Southeast Asia. The esports and gaming industry was fortunate to have benefited from the pandemic’s strict safety protocols that hindered mobility, made working and studying from home the norm, and hastened the shift to digital for everyone. 

Through the Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL), Mineski Philippines is all set to hold tournaments for Riot Games' Valorant and League of Legends: Wild Rift throughout this year.

The AOC Masters Tournament ended with a bang as Indonesia’s Alter Ego takes the top spot, beating Thailand’s Overtime Esports on a heated three-round VALORANT match last December 13, 2020.